Come see us at upcoming industry events

Connect with CFA Institute at leading conferences, partner forums, and society-hosted gatherings around the globe.

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CFA Institute proudly participates in premier industry events that bring together investment professionals, thought leaders, and changemakers from around the world. Whether we’re sponsoring, speaking, or partnering with CFA® Societies, these engagements reflect our commitment to advancing the investment profession through collaboration, insight, and global presence. Explore upcoming opportunities to hear from our experts, meet with our team, and engage with the broader financial community.

Upcoming events

FactSet Focus

4-7 May 2026 | Austin, TX, USA

FactSet FOCUS 2026 gathers finance professionals, data leaders, and technology experts for multiple days of sessions exploring how connections across data, teams, and decisions drive strategy forward. The event features impactful keynotes, breakout discussions, hands-on sessions, and ne working designed to support confident decision-making in a changing environment.

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Global Excel Summit

19–20 May 2026 | London and online

This international summit is designed for finance professionals and students looking to strengthen their skills in Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis. Through in-person and virtual sessions, participants will explore how these technical tools connect to broader finance competencies. The event also highlights how the CFA Program supports professionals navigating the evolving landscape of data-driven investment decision-making.

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Thrive: Enhancing outcomes through collective intelligence

28 May 2026 | Los Angeles, CA

In a time of rising geoeconomic risk, rapid industry change, and advancing technology, the CFA Institute Thrive Conference supported by CFA Society Los Angeles, will explore the critical role of human capital in strengthening decision-making and team performance. The program will examine how to build effective, collaborative teams, apply insights from neuroscience to enhance collective thinking, and integrate AI responsibly while maintaining human expertise, offering practical perspectives on navigating complexity and driving better outcomes.

FIS Harvard 2026

1-3 June 2026 | Cambridge, MA

Fiduciary Investors Symposium 2026 at Harvard University examines how institutional investors can navigate disruption driven by geopolitical risk and evolving global economic dynamics. Through in-depth sessions and peer exchange, attendees explore strategies for building resilient portfolios and identifying opportunities across markets. Margaret Franklin, former President and CEO and now Special Advisor for CFA Institute, participates in the program,
contributing to a panel on performance attribution in private equity and the drivers behind investment returns.

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CFA UK Annual Investment Conference 2026

9 June 2026 | London, UK

CFA UK Annual Investment Conference 2026 holds the most important investment topics of today up to the mirror. From keynote speakers, CIO and asset owner panels and four breakout sessions ranging from AI to private markets, we’ll show you how the decisions you make reflect on the world around you – to see the path forward before your competition.

CFA Institute members can save up to £200, register now for £140.00.

PMAR Conference North America (Performance Measurement Attribution & Risk) | Spaulding Group

10-11 June 2026 | New Brunswick, NJ

The 24th Annual PMAR North America Conference convenes performance measurement professionals to examine the most pressing topics shaping the
industry. Through expert-led sessions and peer discussions, attendees gain practical insights on areas including GIPS standards, attribution, analytics, and emerging trends such as AI. Rob Langrick, CFA, CIPM of CFA Institute participates in the program, leading a discussion on the CIPM designation and its relevance to real-world performance practice.

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CFA Institute events you may be interested in

Happiness at work: Practical science and strategies for the global finance professional

This exclusive member webinar explores what it really means for CFA charterholders to be happy at work, and why it matters, especially in the world of finance.

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CFA® Program career paths webinar series: Performance Measurement Analyst

We continue the series by focusing on Performance Measurement Analyst, the buy-side role which generates routine and non-routine fund reports for clients and internal use at institutions such as asset managers, pension funds, asset owners, insurance companies and treasury departments.

Private capital frontiers: Reinventing due diligence

As private opportunities proliferate, robust due diligence is critical. Learn what top-tier selection looks like—and how to avoid costly blind spots.

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